visa with felony record

paintbusters · Feb 18th, 2008, 14:02

Is there a question on the visa application form , 'have you been convicted of a felony?' Believe it or not, a self- conscious friend asked me. Does anyone know?

nomad · Feb 18th, 2008, 14:39

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Originally Posted by paintbusters

Is there a question on the visa application form , 'have you been convicted of a felony?' Believe it or not, a self- conscious friend asked me. Does anyone know?

i think every visa form has one such question. unless you are talking about some slang

Anders · Feb 18th, 2008, 22:42

There is no question on the visa form for India, at least not for a tourist visa. The only country I can remember ever asking about it is the US.

Minnesota · Feb 19th, 2008, 04:01

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Originally Posted by Anders

There is no question on the visa form for India, at least not for a tourist visa. The only country I can remember ever asking about it is the US.

Only the US? The tourist visa app for India doesn't ask about this. But in my experience many countries ask foreigners about a criminal record, either as part of the visa application (e.g., China) or on the landing card for visa-waiver visitors (e.g., Japan), or for residency permits/long-term visas (e.g., Germany).

Anders · Feb 19th, 2008, 13:04

I said "The only country I can remember".

Minnesota · Feb 19th, 2008, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Anders

I said "The only country I can remember".

Fair enough. Sorry I was cranky.

mridula · Feb 19th, 2008, 16:16

When I filled a form for the UK tourist visa it asked the following questions-

Do you have any criminal convictions in any country including traffic offences)?

In times of either peace or war have you ever been involved in, or suspected of involvement in, war crimes, crimes against
humanity or genocide? Refer to the guidance notes for definitions.

Have you ever been involved in,supported,or encouraged terrorist activities in any country?Have you,ever been a member of,
or given support to an organisation that as been concerned in terrorism? Refer to the guidance notes for definitions.

Nick-H · Feb 19th, 2008, 16:20

Good Grief!

How the hell do half the political VIP visitors get let in, I wonder?

matt67 · Feb 19th, 2008, 18:51

just answer no to these types of questions.

no one ever checks as this kind of information is not shared between governments. imagine sending every application for visa in Mumbai to the Mumbai police to ensure that the applicant has answered correctly with regards to the traffic and other offences. it does not happen.

Nick-H · Feb 19th, 2008, 19:05

Might do with USA some time soon.

Wouldn't be surprised

!

Aishah · Feb 19th, 2008, 20:35

The UK Visa Form is pretty stringent and a bit far-fetched isn't it? If I recollect when we did Mr K's applications for both Oz and NZ I think there was something there re criminal conviction or gaol sentence?? There was the same for visa for Nepal. Also immigration forms as you enter a country often have this on them - Australia and NZ both do.

Nick-H · Feb 19th, 2008, 21:45

I think its time we tightened up on the IndiaMike membership form

mridula · Feb 19th, 2008, 21:51

Now that sounds like a great idea Nick.

One or two questions could be-

How many flame wars you have started?

Have you ever been called a troll?

Nick-H · Feb 19th, 2008, 22:16

Well, given the regular number of people who are completely blind to the big red letters at the top of the Terms and Conditions, No Travel Agents, It wouldn't make any difference anyway.

Have you ever tried to sell a mobile phone online? would be a good one too! Spammers!

AwayFromHome · Feb 19th, 2008, 22:32

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Originally Posted by mridula

When I filled a form for the UK tourist visa it asked the following questions-

Do you have any criminal convictions in any country including traffic offences)?

Traffic Offences? You've got to be kidding!
And we complain about our outdated and cumbersome procedures!

Feb 18th, 2008, 14:02	#1
paintbusters Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cincinnati, ohio USA Posts: 9	visa with felony record Is there a question on the visa application form , 'have you been convicted of a felony?' Believe it or not, a self- conscious friend asked me. Does anyone know?

Feb 19th, 2008, 16:16	#7
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,168	When I filled a form for the UK tourist visa it asked the following questions- Do you have any criminal convictions in any country including traffic offences)? In times of either peace or war have you ever been involved in, or suspected of involvement in, war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide? Refer to the guidance notes for definitions. Have you ever been involved in,supported,or encouraged terrorist activities in any country?Have you,ever been a member of, or given support to an organisation that as been concerned in terrorism? Refer to the guidance notes for definitions. __________________ mridula http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/

Feb 19th, 2008, 16:20	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,611	Good Grief! How the hell do half the political VIP visitors get let in, I wonder? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Feb 19th, 2008, 18:51	#9
matt67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 162	just answer no to these types of questions. no one ever checks as this kind of information is not shared between governments. imagine sending every application for visa in Mumbai to the Mumbai police to ensure that the applicant has answered correctly with regards to the traffic and other offences. it does not happen. __________________ 'Indian thriller with english lyrics' on Youtube is there anything funnier....??? Gosh my old calculator aint got no bow....

Feb 19th, 2008, 20:35	#11
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,777	The UK Visa Form is pretty stringent and a bit far-fetched isn't it? If I recollect when we did Mr K's applications for both Oz and NZ I think there was something there re criminal conviction or gaol sentence?? There was the same for visa for Nepal. Also immigration forms as you enter a country often have this on them - Australia and NZ both do. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Feb 18th, 2008, 22:42	#3
Anders Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 630	There is no question on the visa form for India, at least not for a tourist visa. The only country I can remember ever asking about it is the US.

Feb 19th, 2008, 13:04	#5
Anders Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 630	I said "The only country I can remember".

Feb 19th, 2008, 19:05	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,611	Might do with USA some time soon. Wouldn't be surprised !

Feb 19th, 2008, 21:45	#12
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,611	I think its time we tightened up on the IndiaMike membership form

Feb 19th, 2008, 21:51	#13
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,168	Now that sounds like a great idea Nick. One or two questions could be- How many flame wars you have started? Have you ever been called a troll?

Feb 19th, 2008, 22:16	#14
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,611	Well, given the regular number of people who are completely blind to the big red letters at the top of the Terms and Conditions, No Travel Agents, It wouldn't make any difference anyway. Have you ever tried to sell a mobile phone online? would be a good one too! Spammers!

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